Business services sales agent demographics and statistics in the US
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Business services sales agent demographics by:
Business services sales agent gender statistics
33.6% of business services sales agents are women and 66.4% of business services sales agents are men.
- Male, 66.4%
- Female, 33.6%
Business services sales agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.4% |
| Female | 33.6% |
Business services sales agent gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,393
Female income
$43,948
Business services sales agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in business services sales agent positions over time. Currently, 33.6% of business services sales agents are female.
Business services sales agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.06% | 37.94% |
| 2011 | 63.14% | 36.86% |
| 2012 | 64.42% | 35.58% |
| 2013 | 64.91% | 35.09% |
| 2014 | 64.93% | 35.07% |
| 2015 | 65.02% | 34.98% |
| 2016 | 63.86% | 36.14% |
| 2017 | 64.05% | 35.95% |
| 2018 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2019 | 64.41% | 35.59% |
| 2020 | 66.74% | 33.26% |
| 2021 | 66.43% | 33.57% |
Business services sales agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared business services sales agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, proprietary trader and floor trader have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Follow Up Representative | 11% | 89% |
| Insurance Verification Specialist | 11% | 89% |
| Commercial Lines Account Manager | 13% | 87% |
| Business Services Sales Agent | 66% | 34% |
| Futures Trader | 94% | 6% |
| Floor Trader | 95% | 5% |
| Proprietary Trader | 96% | 4% |
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Business services sales agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among business services sales agents is White, which makes up 67.0% of all business services sales agents. Comparatively, 16.2% of business services sales agents are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of business services sales agents are Black or African American.
- White, 67.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Business services sales agent race
| Business services sales agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Business services sales agent race and ethnicity over time
See how business services sales agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Business services sales agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.73% | 7.76% | 4.49% | 14.09% |
| 2011 | 72.67% | 7.64% | 4.29% | 13.24% |
| 2012 | 72.83% | 7.28% | 4.02% | 14.06% |
| 2013 | 71.81% | 7.59% | 4.27% | 14.21% |
| 2014 | 71.77% | 7.00% | 4.41% | 14.68% |
| 2015 | 70.41% | 7.97% | 4.57% | 14.60% |
| 2016 | 72.32% | 7.17% | 4.05% | 14.42% |
| 2017 | 71.07% | 7.02% | 4.67% | 15.06% |
| 2018 | 72.10% | 6.52% | 4.33% | 14.56% |
| 2019 | 71.69% | 6.48% | 4.85% | 15.05% |
| 2020 | 68.79% | 6.90% | 5.23% | 14.86% |
| 2021 | 67.03% | 6.73% | 5.56% | 16.24% |
Business services sales agent wage gap by race
According to our data, asian business services sales agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino business services sales agents have the lowest average salary at $45,229.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,022 |
| White | $51,318 |
| Black or African American | $45,839 |
| Asian | $55,240 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,229 |
Average business services sales agent age
See how the average age of business services sales agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Business services sales agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 42 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 40 |
Business services sales agent age breakdown
The average age of business services sales agents is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the business services sales agent population.
Business services sales agent age breakdown
| Business Services Sales Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Business services sales agent educational attainment
The most common degree for business services sales agents is bachelor's degree, with 57% of business services sales agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Business services sales agents by degree level
| Business services sales agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Business services sales agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, business services sales agents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $73,295 annually. With a Doctorate degree, business services sales agents earn a median annual income of $65,554 compared to $61,594 for business services sales agents with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,295 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,556 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,594 |
| Doctorate Degree | $65,554 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,242 |
Business services sales agent employment statistics
Company size where business services sales agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where business services sales agents work.
Business services sales agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 8% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 48% |
Business services sales agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for business services sales agents are telecommunication, finance and insurance.
Business services sales agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 23% |
| Telecommunication | 18% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Insurance | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Media | 5% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
Business services sales agent turnover and employment statistics
Business services sales agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for business services sales agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business services sales agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Business services sales agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 9.38% |
| 2012 | 7.82% |
| 2013 | 7.63% |
| 2014 | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 5.24% |
| 2016 | 3.56% |
| 2017 | 3.72% |
| 2018 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 5.23% |
| 2021 | 5.18% |
Average business services sales agent tenure
The average business services sales agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 155 business services sales agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Business services sales agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Business services sales agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of business services sales agents that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Services Sales Agent | 5.13% | - |
| Flow Trader | 5.67% | 560 |
| Front Line Agent | 6.79% | 118,706 |
| Advertising Sales Consultant | 9.53% | 51,824 |
| Travel Service Consultant | 17.39% | 12,772 |
Similar business services sales agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Flow Trader | 5.67% | 560 |
| Front Line Agent | 6.79% | 118,706 |
| Advertising Sales Consultant | 9.53% | 51,824 |
| Travel Service Consultant | 17.39% | 12,772 |
Foreign languages spoken by business services sales agents
The most common foreign language among business services sales agents is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Cantonese, 20.0%
Business services sales agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Cantonese | 20.0% |